Mr. Olympia 2026: Nigerian-born Samson Dauda finishes second

Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda has finished second in the Men’s Open division at the 2026 Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, United States.
Dauda, who competed under the United Kingdom flag, finished behind American bodybuilder Nick Walker, who secured his first Mr. Olympia title.
Walker took home the $600,000 first prize, while Dauda earned $200,000 for his runner-up finish. Derek Lunsford placed third, followed by Andrew Jacked in fourth and Tonio Burton in fifth.
For Dauda, the result adds another podium finish to his growing record at bodybuilding’s biggest competition.
Born in Lagos, Dauda moved to the United Kingdom as a teenager, where he began building his career in bodybui...